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...proposed system of distribution requirements will likely lead to happier customers. But, even with beefed-up advising, the new system seems woefully unprepared to guide students to “grow in wisdom” as Dexter Gate encourages us to do.Perhaps it is impossible to reach consensus on a list of great books that we all should learn, but can’t we still make the argument that there are at least great questions in ethics which we all should carefully consider? Certainly, the University should not be molding students who think in the same way, especially...

Author: By Henry Seton, | Title: An Ethical Education | 12/1/2005 | See Source »

...sort of time to bring more structured events into the ouses. Every HoCo should create a position to work with House Masters and tutors to create a series of events in addition to the Senior Common Room events already arranged by the House itself. This officer would also reach out to student groups that are already successful in bringing interesting speakers to campus. Kirkland House has already seen some great success on this front, with, for example, their presidential series, in which all 2004 presidential candidates spoke to the House two years...

Author: By Jonathan C. Bardin | Title: Leaving Pomp, Reviving Program | 12/1/2005 | See Source »

...central public policy issue of our time.” “On the issue of mayoral control, I do disagree with teachers,” he said, adding that “there is something fundamentally wrong with a system where just half of our students reach graduation.” Villaraigosa also said the federal government has “failed miserably” in supporting the nation’s civic infrastructure. “We have failed, especially in our cities,” he said. “We even see Congress?...

Author: By Lev Menand, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: L.A. Mayor: Time to ‘Own Up’ | 12/1/2005 | See Source »

...pose so much of a problem for House life today if the physical layout of the Houses were different. While most Houses have centralized social space, part of Lowell’s original vision, it is often necessary to go completely out of one’s way to reach this space. Lowell envisioned a system where students would be continually pushed into contact with each other through daily social programming, so he did not find it necessary to force foot traffic through social space, something more recent House designs have incorporated...

Author: By Jonathan C. Bardin | Title: Leaving Pomp, Reviving Program | 12/1/2005 | See Source »

...Neel Blair Chicago Social exclusion in France may rely on racial or religious grounds, but it can also result from a person's lack of educational attainment. Those at the top business and political levels in France are trained in the best schools, which are out of the reach of the underprivileged class, regardless of race or religion. But intelligence is unrelated to class. France, a nation that prides itself on its respect for human rights, should embrace the ideals of Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité and give up sermonizing. Didier Braun Antony, France Can you imagine any Canadian...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: France's Streets of Fire | 11/30/2005 | See Source »

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